Frozen Sweets vs Freeze Dried Sweets
When people think of icy, refreshing treats, they often picture frozen sweets – chilled or frozen snacks that offer a burst of flavour and a cool texture. At Freezologie in Wellingborough, we love frozen sweets, but we specialise in something a little different: freeze dried sweets. Both are fun, both bring a twist to traditional confectionery, but the processes – and the results – couldn’t be more different.
What Are Frozen Sweets?
Frozen sweets are exactly what the name suggests: sweets that are chilled or frozen to give them a firm, refreshing bite. Think of gummy bears straight out of the freezer, lollipops stored in the fridge, or even chocolate that’s been chilled until it snaps. The cooling effect changes the texture and makes the sweetness feel more intense.
They’re popular in summer months and are easy to make at home – all you need is a freezer and a little patience. But frozen sweets need constant low temperatures to stay enjoyable, which means they aren’t very portable.
How Freeze Dried Sweets Are Different
At Freezologie, we take sweets and put them through a completely different transformation. Instead of freezing them solid, we use a specialist freeze drying process. This involves freezing the sweets and then placing them under a vacuum. The ice inside them turns into vapour and disappears, leaving the sweet crisp, light, and full of flavour.
The end result isn’t cold to the bite like frozen sweets. Instead, it’s crunchy, airy, and often more flavourful than the original. Customers love the surprise of biting into a Skittle or marshmallow and finding it puffed up and crackling with taste.

The Benefits of Freeze Dried Sweets
Compared to frozen sweets, freeze dried treats have a few clear advantages:
• No freezer needed – They stay crisp and delicious at room temperature.
• Portable – Take them anywhere without worrying about melting.
• Long shelf life – Our packaging keeps them fresh for months.
• Unique texture – Crunchy at first, then melting in your mouth.
That’s why so many people now see freeze dried sweets as the next step in the evolution of fun confectionery.
Freezologie’s Range
From puffed-up Skittles to light marshmallows and crunchy fruit chews, our range of freeze dried sweets gives you all the flavour of your favourites in a brand-new form. We make everything in-house at our Wellingborough base, ensuring consistent quality and exciting variety.
Frozen sweets may give you a short-lived novelty, but freeze dried sweets offer something longer-lasting and even more surprising.
Try Them Today
If you love frozen sweets for their novelty, you’ll adore what freeze drying can do. At Freezologie, we’ve reimagined classic favourites with a modern twist, creating sweets that are crunchy, colourful, and completely addictive. Order online today and discover why freeze dried sweets are becoming the UK’s favourite alternative to frozen treats.